Location: HG Temple Elementary School
Primary Purpose:To support the district’s K-2 instructional programs to ensure academic improvement and student success. The focus of the position is on instructional interventions for struggling students and teacher support.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate]Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction
- Works with individual students and student groups to provide effective interventions to improve student performance.
- Support classroom instruction through modeling and mentoring.
- Facilitate campus screening and assist with all other state and local assessments as needed.
- Review student data with classroom teachers and assist in determining appropriate tiered intervention.
- Assist classroom teachers in determining and implementing appropriate tiered intervention.
- Serve as a member of the campus RTI committee.
- Work with district Instructional Specialists in the developing and implementing effective intervention programs.
- Assist classroom teacher and Instructional Specialist in the delivery of campus wide instructional initiatives.
- Confer with principals and district administrators concerning instructional issues.
- Assist with coordinating campus and district efforts to improve instruction for each child.
- Facilitate, participate and provide campus and district staff development.
- Meet weekly with campus Instructional Specialist for planning and information dissemination.
- Work with Instructional Specialists and administrators to create a collaborative team to strengthen the instructional program of the school and district.
Student Management
- Carry out student discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
Administration
- Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress